Bullying Advice

If you are being bullied, the most important thing to do is to talk about it with somebody. Talk with someone who will listen, perhaps your parents, an older friend or a teacher that you trust. 

 

When speaking to teachers, be sure to stick to the facts. If any part of your story is shown to be untrue or exaggerated, people may be less willing to believe the rest. If you can, bring a witness who has seen what happened and can back up your report. 

 

Remember that the bullies, not you, are the ones with the problem. You have a right not to be treated this way. Don't let people make you feel like somebody elses problems are more important than yours - stand up for yourself. Everybody is equal, and you have a right to be listened to. Don't try to change yourself to please anybody else - if the people around you aren't mature enough to cope with your individuality, sooner or later you'll find someone who is. 

 

While the ignore-them-and-see-if-it-goes-away approach has worked for some people, sometimes, it doesn't work for all bullies. If you have tried it and it hasn't made a difference, don't be fobbed off with being told to try again! Continue to ignore the bullies, but don't ignore the bullying. 

Try speaking to other people who have been bullied, like the staff at Anti Bully Buddies - They will know what to do. If the teachers or school refuse dto o anything about it, kick up as much fuss as you can. Refuse to let them bury your problems. Don't feel guilty about pushing for action - you are not the one in the wrong. 

When faced with a bully, ignore them and their friends completely. Remember that what bulies are looking for is to get a kick out of their victims. If it is at all possible for you to block out what the bullies are doing or saying, do that. Many bullies will become bored and give up if they find that they are not getting the response they're looking for. 

 

If bullies try to pressure you, shout "NO" as loudly as you can, draw attention to yourself and them, it may scare them off. Stay in a group if possible, walk around with as many of your friends as will accompany you. Remember that bullies are cowards at heart, and a large group might discourage them - Bullies are only confident on the outside! 

Don't confront the bully, and don't fight back, unless you absolutely have to defend yourself. Don't get into a slanging match - this will only make things worse. 

 

But the most important advice of all. Don't ignore the bullying! Go and get support from friends, family members and parents.

 

If you see someone being bullied,  You can Help Bulied people by making sure that other people who are being bullied know to tell the bullied person that they need to get help from some where. 

 

Do not turn a blind eye!

Think How you would feel if you were being bullied and nobody tried to help? You wouldn't like it would you.

Help people who are bullied.

To help them, Go and speak to the person who is being bullied. If that doesnt work - go and tell on the bullies.

Tell the person you tell to make sure the bullies know that the person they are picking on did not grass on them - tell the teacher that the bullied person doesnt know that you have told on the bullies and make sure that the bullies find that out as well. 

Make sure the person who is being bullied get help because if they don't, it could be fatal!